Ep. 225 Gnomish Technology (that looks like magic)
What if the greatest magic in the D&D world was actually technology? In this season 10 finale of FGGGbT we celebrate the gnomes: D&D's most exuberant, most creative, and most…
Ep. 224 Psionic Creatures
What do a brain-eating squid creature, a giant praying mantis, and a snake person have in common? They're all psionic — and that's about where the similarities end. In this…
Ep. 223 Creatures of the Forest
What separates a pixie from a sprite, a brownie from a hag, and a nymph from a siren — and why does any of it matter? In this episode of…
Ep. 222 Taxonomy of the Undead
What separates a skeleton from a lich — and does immortality inevitably make you evil? In this episode of FGGGbT, the Brain Trust — Daniel J. Glenn, Dr. Michael Dennin,…
Ep. 218 Schools of Magic
What if the eight schools of D&D magic were actually eight fundamental forces of the universe? In this episode of FGGGbT, the Brain Trust — Daniel J. Glenn, Dr. Michael…
Ep. 217 How Spells Work
How do spells actually work — and why do some only affect certain creatures? In this episode of FGGGbT, the Brain Trust — Daniel J. Glenn, Dr. Michael Dennin, and…
Ep. 214 Arcane Magic Users
Show Notes Can neuroscience and physics explain how D&D spell slots actually work? In this episode of FGGGbT (Fascinating Gadgets, Gizmos & Gear-Based Technologies), the Brain Trust — Daniel J.…
Ep. 202 Rust Monsters
If you wear a belt buckle (as any good adventurer does), then battling a rust monster is the only situation where you can get caught with your pants down. These…